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zegrahm.com

Morocco is often lumped into the Middle East (rather than North Africa) and classified as an Arabic country. But the indigenous people of Morocco—the Berbers—are the area’s original inhabitants. The majority of the country’s population of around 34 million is Berber, not Arab.

travel.nine.com.au

Visitors have long flocked to Marrakech's Majorelle Jardin for its iconic blue hues and Yves Saint Laurent-inspired design. But there's a new garden in town and it promises to deliver something a little different.

National Geographic

National Geographic

National Geographic

Why It's Worth It
Many travelers use Casablanca as a point to fly in and fly out of Morocco but few take the time to visit the city. With a modern appeal that showcases the "new" Morocco but also retains the historical appeal via Art Deco buildings and more traditional Moroccan-style architecture; Casablanca is a bridge between the two. —Amanda Ponzio-Mouttaki

roadsandkingdoms.com

Khlii in Morocco
“There’s no way I’m eating that!” I loudly protested to my soon-to-be husband as he eyed a vat of yellowish paste one day in Marrakech. “You should just try it, it’s really good,” he cajoled me. But I was firm. No way, no how was that going in my mouth. It looked like something a cat had coughed up. He gave up, shrugged, then ordered it anyway. I had to leave the table.
Moroccans have learned how to eat and preserve almost every part of an animal; some of it is good while the...

The Week

What if you had the opportunity to train and go to space using little more than your smartphone? That may sound impossible, but a company called Space Nation is hoping to make it happen.
Space Nation is a Finnish startup with ambitions of shaking up the space industry. More specifically, it wants to make space accessible to everyone. Usually, would-be astronauts need at least a degree in engineering, mathematics, or another science field before they can even think about applying to NASA. But ...